Comparison of loneliness, trait anger-anger expression style, self-esteem attributes with different playing position in soccer

Purpose: The main goal of this study was to determine the effects of positional differences of soccer players on loneliness, self-esteem levels, traith anger and anger expression scores. Methods: Data collection form, UCLA - loneliness scale, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and Rosenberg Self Esteem scale was used to collect information. 443 male soccer players from 7 different cities of Turkey were assessed in terms of loneliness level, self-esteem score, traith anger and anger expression with 3 different playing positions (defense n=193, midfielder n =165 offense n=85). Results: Scores for defense, mid-field and offense are; Loneliness: 32 (28-40), 33(27-38) 32 (28-44), Self-esteem: 31 (28-34), 31(28.5-35), 31(28-34), trait anger: 21(18-26), 21(17-25), 23(17.5-25.5), anger control: 22 (18- 26), 23(18-26), 22(18-25.5), respectively. There's no meaningful difference found between groups in terms of either descriptive attributes or loneliness level, self-esteem score, traith anger and anger expression (p>0.05). Conclusion: This is thought to be the result of similar age, sports experience, status (amateur players) and weekly total training amount of players thus making the group homogenous. © JPES